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Jammat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Saeed. (Photo: AFP)

Hafiz Saeed was detained in past too; need credible action: India

Only a credible crack down on the mastermind of the Mumbai terrorist attack would be proof of Pak's sincerity, says...

31 Jan 2017 4:15 PM IST

The efforts are being made to make the country one of the top three agriculture exporting countries of the world by 2020. (Representational Image)

Economic Survey asks govt to be vigilant to prevent price rise

Economic Survey 2016-17 pegged agriculture and allied sector growth at 4.1 pc this fiscal on account of good monsoon.

31 Jan 2017 3:57 PM IST

A labourer takes break to drink water from an earthen pitcher in a hot afternoon in Allahabad. (Photo: AP)

Universal Basic Income 'an idea whose time has come': Economic Survey

The Survey estimated that a UBI that reduces poverty to 0.5 per cent would cost 4-5 per cent of GDP.

31 Jan 2017 3:31 PM IST

Nine out of 10 Indians are employed in the informal sector, where labour laws are rarely enforced.

Labour migration increasing at accelerating pace: Survey

In 2001-11, the rate of growth of labour migrants nearly doubled relative to the previous decade, rising to 4.5 pc per...

31 Jan 2017 3:16 PM IST

In 2016, retail inflation based on consumer price index (CPI) reduced substantially from 5.69 per cent in January to 3.63 per cent in November.

Inflation to be below 5 pc in FY17, trend to continue: Survey

Indian economy has continued to consolidate gains achieved in restoring macroeconomic stability.

31 Jan 2017 3:08 PM IST

Nomura expects the fiscal deficit target of 3.5 per cent for 2016-17 to be met and to be consolidated further to 3 per cent of GDP in 2017-18.

GDP will rebound in range of 6.75-7.5 per cent in FY18: Survey

Central Statistics Office estimated GDP will grow at 7.1 per cent in FY17 that Survey has lowered to 6.5 per cent.

31 Jan 2017 3:07 PM IST

A protestor holds a placard supporting Jallikattu at the Marina Beach in Chennai. (Photo: AP)

AWBI files affidavit in SC, asks it to make TN govt law on Jallikattu...

The apex court had earlier on November 16 last year rejected the Tamil Nadu government's plea seeking review of the 2014...

31 Jan 2017 3:06 PM IST

Parliament House (Photo: PTI)

Parliament condoles deaths in J&K avalanches & demise of ex-MPs

Members in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha stood in silence as a mark of respect and in memory of those who lost their...

31 Jan 2017 3:04 PM IST

Observing that gross NPAs climbed to almost 12 per cent of gross advances for public sector banks at end-September 2016

Set up Public Sector Asset Rehab Agency to reduce debt: Survey

The agency could take charge of the largest, most difficult cases, and make politically tough decisions to reduce debt.

31 Jan 2017 2:47 PM IST

Following demonetisation, people are being encouraged to transact digitally, the focus is on online transfer of money by using computers, electronic swiping machines, mobile phones and other gadgets most of which are dependant on the Internet.

UBI an alternative to subsidies for poverty alleviation: Survey

Survey estimated that a UBI that reduces poverty to 0.5 per cent would cost 4-5 per cent of GDP.

31 Jan 2017 2:46 PM IST

Congress President Sonia Gandhi. (Photo: PTI)

Sonia Gandhi not to campaign in five poll-bound states

Notably, Mulayam Singh Yadav will also not be campaigning for the assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh.

31 Jan 2017 2:46 PM IST

Globally, gold rose by 0.49 per cent to USD 1,201.20 an ounce and silver by 0.70 per cent to USD 17.20 an ounce in Singapore.

Gold rises by Rs 150 on global cues; jewellers' buying

In national capital, gold of 99.9 and 99.5 per cent purity surged by Rs 150 each to Rs 29,550 and Rs 29,400 per 10 grams...

31 Jan 2017 2:36 PM IST